Lovely story with rich historical details. I enjoyed it very much.

I enjoyed this book with the description of culture and diversity shaping young people's lives. I found the style of writing quite frustrating as in places it was a series of statements rather than a narrative. The story line was good and bore out the culture and diversity but was the style of writing that of the author or the narrative of the main character? I wanted more descriptions and flowing series of events rather than "one liners"

What a refreshing love story this has been! For me this book especially has been about choice and determination to fulfill one's dreams, going through inner conflicts and changing oneself in order to find one's better half, a better place to live one's dreams. The coming of age is definitely challenging for the characters, beautifully "drawn"yet so different through their senses. What put me off a little from the very beginning was the simplicity of the style, subjectively of course. I tend to prefer a bit of complexity to the language and ideas altogether. Other than that the book is a quaint gem to be discovered, with historical background galore.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this free copy in exchange for an honest review.